From Steph Curry’s Sauvignon Blanc to Amar’e Stoudemire’s Cabernet, these wines from NBA stars show serious game
the king of the three-point shot. He also makes a pretty good Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. As a basketball fan and a wine columnist, I care about both.
We certainly agree on that. I wouldn’t seek out a bottle simply because it comes with the name of a superstar attached. The wine has to be good. It has to be findable, too. Fulfilling both criteria proved a bit challenging. Some NBA players choose not to trade on their famous names when they bring wines to market. Cheurlin Champagne only notes its connection to former Detroit Pistons star Isiah Thomas in small type on the back label. Alas, the Cheurlin Brut Spéciale Champagne isn’t as memorable as Mr. Thomas handling the ball: It’s fine but rather basic, and at $50 a bottle, overpriced.
Wade Cellars still makes that Cabernet and it’s pricey, but Mr. Wade offers less-expensive wines under the Three by Wade label. “I got into this industry not knowing a lot about the wine world. I wanted my brand to be very accessible,” said Mr. Wade. He talks regularly with Wade Cellars winemaker Matt Naumann and has even been known to go on sales calls.
Mr. Curry, his wife, Ayesha Curry, and Stephen’s sister, Sydel Curry, are the team behind Domaine Curry, whose wines are produced in a partnership with Coup de Foudre Winery in Napa Valley. The wine is primarily Ayesha Curry’s project, according to Coup de Foudre Winery owner John Schwartz. “But Stephen is involved,” he said.” He shows up and signs bottles. He’s active when we need him to be active.” Mr. Schwartz added that Mr.
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